Operated by: Thames Valley Police
https://www.thamesvalley.police.ukEvery neighbourhood in Thames Valley has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing team.
Neighbourhood Policing teams can be contacted via 101, the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Neighbourhood Policing teams…- Are led by senior police officers and include police community support officers (PCSOs), often together with volunteer police officers, volunteers and partners.
- May serve one or several neighbourhoods.
- Work with local people and partners to identify, tackle and prevent local, low-level crime, anti-social behaviour, and any ongoing concerns.
- Provide you with a visible, accessible and accountable police service and aim to make your neighbourhood safer.
- Have been present in every Thames Valley neighbourhood since 1 April 2008.
- Focus all of their efforts on their dedicated neighbourhoods, building relationships with local people.
- Needs you to tell us about the issues that concern you in your area.
- Has transformed policing at a local level, to meet the needs of local communities.
- Is known as ‘Safer Neighbourhoods’ in Milton Keynes.
From the start of 2010, Thames Valley Police extended its neighbourhood consultation by introducing a wider range of publicised opportunities to meet neighbourhood teams.
We will provide open monthly meetings to allow the public to influence our priorities. These meetings will be branded as Have Your Say opportunities, and in many cases will be held in conjunction with partners.
View Have Your Say summary and flowchart (PDF 40 Kb - opens new window)Once local priorities have been identified, a broader ‘toolkit’ of problem-solving tactics is being made available to ensure crime and anti-social behaviour is tackled effectively.
Across the Thames Valley area, there are many successful Neighbourhood Action Groups which will continue to deliver local problem solving, but the introduction of Have Your Say meetings will allow neighbourhood teams to identify more quickly those specific local priorities that need attention.
Thames Valley Police views the introduction of Have Your Say meetings as a positive step in tackling issues that matter most to the public. I welcome your support and engagement in this endeavour.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 101
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvp_reading
E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Current Priorities
Issue
A number of shops on Whitley Street are being targeted by known offenders most of whom are passing through the area.
This is a main transient route used by known drug/drinkers
Action
NHPT have been working alongside the shops in order to deter the thefts. We have been concentrating on getting the shops cctv, store security.
Also been working with Licensing at RBC.
a number of offenders have been arrested and charged under OP RETAIL.
Have spoken with the area manager for Tesco, Whitley Street the main store that is being targeted and had a review of their cctv. New cctv system has been requested by the store. The security guard for Tesco has had working hours increased to help deter crime.
Issue
Persistent beggar and persons causing ASB and street drinking mainly around Whitley Street. This has resulted in public urination and rubbish being left behind, This is a long term project that the team are working on along with other agencies
Action
A new number of CPW’s /CPN,s have been given. Regular patrols of Whitley Street & Highgrove Street to deter street drinkers. Also working with local shops in Whitley Street and Licensing around the sale and consumption of alcohol. Spoken with council about the removal of benches where drinkers are gathering and the installing rubbish bins. Now making referrals to CGL to help with drink addiction.
Now a Neighbourhood hotspot
CGL are now going to set up a mobile assessment van regularly in the area to speak with users.
Have spoken with the Traffic Wardens asking them to enforce the parking violations that are occurring around the fast food outlets
Issue
members of the public are reporting drugs dealing taking place at all times of the day. This is linked to a couple of nearby flats in ADMIRALS COURT and known drug users living in the area. Have liaised with STONEWATER HOUSING ASSOCIATION and rereferred the occupant to MAPP meeting for partial CLOSURE ORDER.
Action
working with STRONGHOLD around warrants and targeting dealers. Also working with RBC, STONEWATER HOUSING around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in ADMIRAL COURT where 2 persons were arrested from for PWITS A
Working with Reading Borough Council Adults & Carers Advice and Signposting team to help the lone female occupant at 125 ADMIRAL COURT who was being cuckooed.
Upcoming Events
HAVE YOU SAY
STREET MEETING
Where: WHITLEY STREET READING BERKS
When: 2 August 2025 at 18:00 - 2 August 2025 at 20:00
KATESGROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY FORUM
Where: COMMUNITY HUB WATERLOO MEADOW ELGAR RD
When: 10 September 2025 at 19:00 - 10 September 2025 at 21:00
Safer Neighbourhood Forum
Community Meeting
Where: Coley Community Centre Wensley Road
When: 8 October 2025 at 19:00 - 8 October 2025 at 21:00
KATESGROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
community forum
Where: COMMUNITY HUB WATERLOO MEADOWS ELGAR RD READING READING
When: 12 November 2025 at 19:00 - 12 November 2025 at 21:00
KATESGROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY FORUM
Where: COMMUNITY HUB WATERLOO MEADOWS ELGAR RD READING
When: 14 January 2026 at 19:00 - 14 January 2026 at 21:00
KATESGROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY FORUM
Where: COMMUNITY HUB WATERLOO MEADOWS ELGAR RD READING
When: 11 March 2026 at 19:00 - 11 March 2026 at 21:00